Terms of Service

Service Description

The Service is a social networking mobile application (including a widget/home-screen experience) that enables users to create and share movie reviews, ratings, reactions, and related content with other users, including displaying shared content on friends' devices depending on their settings and device capabilities.

Your Registration Obligations

You may be required to register and provide certain information (for example, a phone number, email address, name, or username) to access and use features of the Service. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary. Registration data and certain other information are governed by the Privacy Policy.

If you are under 13 years of age, you are not authorized to use the Service. If you are under 18, you may use the Service only with the approval of a parent or legal guardian.

Member Account, Password, and Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to (a) notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or other breach of security, and (b) log out at the end of each session where applicable. We are not liable for losses arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. You agree that we will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

General Practices Regarding Use and Storage

We may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Service, including limits on storage, retention periods for content, and other operational constraints. We have no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any content or other data maintained or uploaded to the Service. We may terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period, and we may change these practices at any time.

User Conduct

You are solely responsible for any content you upload, post, publish, transmit, or otherwise make available through the Service ("User Content"). We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these Terms, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement.

You agree not to use the Service to:

1. 1.upload or share content that (i) infringes intellectual property or other proprietary rights, (ii) you do not have the right to share, (iii) contains malware or harmful code, (iv) creates a privacy or security risk, (v) is unsolicited advertising or spam, (vi) is unlawful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable, or (vii) in our sole judgment is objectionable or may expose Backlot or users to harm or liability;
2. 2.interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers/networks connected to the Service;
3. 3.violate any applicable law or regulation;
4. 4.impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation;
5. 5.solicit personal information from anyone under 18;
6. 6.harvest or collect contact information of other users for unsolicited communications;
7. 7.advertise or offer to sell/buy goods or services for unauthorized business purposes;
8. 8.further or promote criminal activity or provide instructional information about illegal activities;
9. 9.access or attempt to access content or information by means not intentionally made available through the Service;
10. 10.circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade, or thwart security features, content protections, or geographic restrictions, including by using VPNs or other tools (where applicable);
11. 11.engage in data mining, scraping, crawling, or similar data extraction methods, except as expressly permitted by us in writing.

If we block you from accessing the Service (including by blocking your IP address), you agree not to attempt to circumvent such blocking.

Competitors

No employee, contractor, agent, or affiliate of any competing social media, messaging, review, or entertainment discovery company is permitted to access or use any portion of the Service without our express written permission. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are not a competitor or acting on behalf of a competitor.

Fees

If any portion of the Service is made available for a fee, you may be required to choose a plan and provide payment information. You represent that your payment information is accurate and that you are authorized to use the payment method. You authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your payment method as described at purchase.

If your plan renews automatically, you authorize recurring charges until you cancel in accordance with the Service's cancellation process. If you dispute charges, you must notify us within sixty (60) days of the charge date. We may change prices and will provide notice as required by law and/or through the Service.

You are responsible for applicable taxes, except taxes based on our net income.

Commercial Use

Unless expressly authorized, the Service is for your personal, non-commercial use. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, license, sell, resell, transfer, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Service or access to the Service for commercial purposes.

Mobile Services

The Service includes features available through mobile devices (including upload, browsing, notifications, and widgets). Your carrier's standard charges may apply. By using the Mobile Services, you consent to receiving communications related to the Service via electronic means, including push notifications and, if enabled, SMS/MMS. If you change your phone number, you agree to update your account information promptly.

Mobile App License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to install and use the Mobile App on devices you own or control, solely for your personal use to access the Service.

Ownership; Restrictions

The technology and software underlying the Service, including the Mobile Apps (the "Software"), are owned by Backlot and/or its licensors. You agree not to copy, modify, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover source code, nor sell, assign, sublicense, or transfer any rights in the Software.

International Use; Export Controls

Backlot is headquartered in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. The Software may be subject to U.S. export controls and may not be downloaded or exported in violation of such laws.

Third-Party Distribution Channels

If you obtain the Mobile App through a third-party store or distribution channel (for example, Apple App Store or Google Play), your use may also be subject to that provider's terms. These Terms are between you and Backlot, not the distribution channel.

Apple-Enabled Software

For Mobile Apps used on Apple-branded products ("Apple-Enabled Software"), the following applies:

1. 1.These Terms are between you and Backlot only, not Apple.
2. 2.Apple has no obligation to provide maintenance or support services for the Apple-Enabled Software.
3. 3.To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apple is not responsible for product warranties; any claims relating to the Apple-Enabled Software are Backlot's responsibility as between Backlot and Apple.
4. 4.Apple is not responsible for addressing claims relating to the Apple-Enabled Software, including product liability, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, or IP infringement claims.
5. 5.You represent you are not located in a country subject to U.S. embargo or listed on restricted party lists.
6. 6.You must comply with applicable third-party terms (for example, wireless data service agreements).
7. 7.Apple and its subsidiaries are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms regarding the Apple-Enabled Software and may enforce them.

For questions or claims related to Apple-Enabled Software, contact Backlot at:
Email: justin@someideas.co

Google-Sourced Software

For Mobile Apps downloaded from Google Play ("Google-Sourced Software"): (a) these Terms are between you and Backlot, not Google; (b) you must comply with Google Play terms; (c) Google is only a store provider; and (d) Google is a third-party beneficiary of these Terms as they relate to Google-Sourced Software.

Open Source Software

The Software may include open source components subject to separate license terms. Where required, we will make source code available as required by applicable licenses upon written request to justin@someideas.co.

Service Content

The Service may contain content or features ("Service Content") protected by IP laws. Except as expressly authorized, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service or Service Content, except for your own User Content.

Trademarks

Our name and logos are our trademarks ("Backlot Trademarks"). Other names and logos may be trademarks of their respective owners. Nothing in these Terms grants you a license to use Backlot Trademarks without our prior written permission.

Third-Party Material

We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content. We do not prescreen content, but we may remove content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable in our sole discretion. You agree you must evaluate and bear all risks associated with your reliance on any content.

User Content

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to your User Content, including rights of publicity, copyrights, and other rights. You grant Backlot and its affiliates, successors, and assigns a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable (through multiple tiers), perpetual, and irrevocable license to host, store, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, display, distribute, and otherwise use your User Content in connection with operating, providing, marketing, and improving the Service, in any media now known or later developed.

You understand that sharing via widgets/home screens may cause content to be displayed on other users' devices and may be cached by device operating systems. You acknowledge that recipients may screenshot, save, or otherwise retain content outside the Service.

You assume all risk associated with your User Content and its transmission and are solely responsible for its accuracy, quality, legality, and appropriateness.

Usage Data

You authorize Backlot and its service providers to derive statistical and usage data relating to your use of the Service ("Usage Data"). We may use Usage Data for lawful purposes consistent with our Privacy Policy.

Submissions

Any questions, feedback, suggestions, ideas, reviews, or other information you provide ("Submissions") are non-confidential, and we may use them without restriction, attribution, or compensation to you.

Preservation/Disclosure

We may preserve and disclose User Content if required by law or if we believe such action is reasonably necessary to (a) comply with legal process, (b) enforce these Terms, (c) respond to claims of rights violations, or (d) protect Backlot, users, or the public. Technical processing and transmission may involve networks and adaptations to technical requirements.

a. Agreement to Arbitrate

This section is the "Arbitration Agreement." You agree that any dispute or claim between you and Backlot arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Service, or our relationship will be resolved by final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except you may assert individual claims in small claims court if eligible. You and Backlot waive the right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action. The Federal Arbitration Act governs this Arbitration Agreement.

b. No Class or Representative Actions

YOU AND BACKLOT AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION. THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, EXCEPT WHERE PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

c. Pre-Arbitration Notice of Dispute

Before initiating arbitration, the party must send a written Notice of Dispute by certified mail describing the nature of the dispute and the relief sought. Notices to Backlot must be sent to: Some Ideas, Inc. If the parties do not resolve within sixty (60) days after receipt, either may commence arbitration.

d. Arbitration Procedures

Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, as modified by this Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed, hearings will take place in San Francisco, California or another mutually convenient location.

e. Costs of Arbitration

AAA fees will be governed by AAA rules, unless otherwise required by law. If the value of relief sought is $75,000 or less, you may request that Backlot pay AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees as required to make arbitration accessible, subject to AAA rules and the arbitrator's determinations.

f. Confidentiality

The arbitration proceeding and any decision or award will be confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law.

g. Severability

If any portion of this Arbitration Agreement is found unenforceable, it will be modified to reflect the parties' intent to the maximum extent permitted, and the remainder will remain in effect. If the class action waiver is found unenforceable, the Arbitration Agreement may be null and void as determined by the court or arbitrator.

h. Future Changes

If we make material changes to this Arbitration Agreement, you may reject them by sending written notice within thirty (30) days to the Notice Address. If you reject changes, disputes will be arbitrated under the version you accepted.